Operating Instructions<Basics>
Live Switcher
Model No.

AV-HS410N

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
 How the Operating Instructions are configured<Basics> (this manual):		This <Basics> describes the procedure for connection with the required equipment and for installation.
Before installing this unit, be sure to take the time to read through <Basics> to ensure that the unit will
be installed correctly.
		This manual <Basics> is also contained as a PDF file on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.
<Operations and Settings>:
		The <Operations and Settings> describes how to operate the unit and how to establish its settings.
The <Operations and Settings> is contained as a PDF file on the CD-ROM supplied with the unit.
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It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe Systems.
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Printed in JapanENGLISH
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Discontinue installation if the installation screen of the software opens as a result of inserting the CD‑ROM.
When [INDEX.pdf] on the CD‑ROM is opened, a list of the operating instruction manuals will be displayed.
Click on the document name of the manual to be opened.
pp Adobe® Reader® is required to read PDF files.
It can be downloaded from the home page of Adobe Systems.

pp Information on software for this product1.	Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General
Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute thesource codes of this software.
	To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page:
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
	The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained andother details to its representatives.
2.	Included with this product is software which is licensed under MIT-License.
3.	This product includes software which is licensed under ImageMagic license.
Details on the above software can be found on the CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called “LDOC”.
(Details are given in the original (English language) text.)

Trademarks and registered trademarks

Abbreviations

pp Microsoft®, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7
and Internet Explorer® are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Statesand other countries.
pp Intel® and Intel® CoreTM are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States andother countries.
pp Adobe® and Reader® are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.
pp SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
pp Primatte® is a registered trademark of IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
pp The copyrights of Primatte® belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
pp The patents for Primatte® belong to IMAGICA DIGIX Inc.
pp Other names of companies and products containedin these Operating Instructions may be trademarks orregistered trademarks of their respective owners.

The following abbreviations are used in this manual.
pp Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional SP1 32/64-bit isabbreviated to “Windows 7”.
pp Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business SP2 32-bit isabbreviated to “Windows Vista”.
pp Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP3 and Microsoft®
Windows® XP Home Edition SP3 are abbreviated to“Windows XP”.
pp Windows® Internet Explorer® 8.0 is abbreviated to “Internet
Explorer”.
pp In this manual, model AV-HS410N is given as “AV-HS410”.
pp Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards aredescribed as “memory cards” in this manual.
When individual descriptions are provided, they arefeatured individually.
pp Personal computers are referred to as “computers”.

About copyright and licence

Illustrations and screen displays featured in the
manualDistributing, copying, disassembling, reverse compiling,
reverse engineering, and also exporting in violation of export
laws of the software provided with this unit are expressly
prohibited.

pp What is shown in the manual’s illustrations and screen
displays may differ from how it is actually appears.

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CAUTION:CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refermounting of the optional interface boards to qualified
service personnel.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock topersons.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock andannoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.

CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do notinstall or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet
or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure thatcurtains and any other materials do not obstruct theventilation.

The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:
This equipment must be grounded.
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must
be inserted only into a standard three-pin power
outlet which is effectively grounded through normalhousehold wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment musthave three cores and be correctly wired to provide
connection to the ground. Wrongly wired extension
cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily
does not imply that the power outlet is grounded orthat the installation is completely safe. For your safety,
if you are in any doubt about the effective groundingof the power outlet, please consult a qualified
electrician.

CAUTION:WARNING:CAUTION:

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable.
The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible. To completely disconnect this equipmentfrom the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plugfrom the AC receptacle.

CAUTION:
A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit.
Do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

•	To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
•	To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, keep
this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store
only in locations which are not exposed to the riskof dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place
any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in therange of 100 – 240 V AC.
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A.
and Canada.
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may
require the use of a different AC plug. Please contact
either a local or foreign Panasonic authorized service
center for assistance in selecting an alternate AC
plug.

WARNING:
Always keep memory cards or accessories out of thereach of babies and small children.

indicates safety information.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when theequipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in whichcase the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to external units. If DVI-D port is to be used it must be connected to PC by compatible interface cable with two ferrite
cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

indicates safety information.

<For USA-California Only>
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9)	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.
10)	Protect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)	Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)	Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents
Read this first!.............................................. 3

2. Preparations........................................... 28

Before use..................................................... 6

2-1. Turning the unit’s power on and off...................... 28

Overview............................................................................ 6

2-2. Basic menu operations.......................................... 29

Concerning the ratings display....................................... 6

2-2-1. Menu configuration and operations..................... 29

Disclaimer of warranty..................................................... 6

2-2-2. Keyboard screen operations............................... 31

Network security............................................................... 6

2-2-3. Menu delegation function.................................... 31

Concerning differences in the system versions............ 6

2-2-4. Setting the system format................................... 32
2-2-5. Setting the date and time.................................... 32

Features......................................................... 7

3. Appearance............................................. 33

Accessories.................................................. 9

4. Specifications......................................... 34

Required computer environment................ 9

Index............................................................ 38

Precautions for use.................................... 10
Installation and connections..................... 11
Installation precautions.................................................. 11
How to install the option boards................................... 12
Connections with other devices.................................... 14

1. Parts and their functions....................... 17
1-1. Control panel........................................................... 17
1-1-1. Crosspoint area.................................................. 18
1-1-2. Memory/wipe pattern/number key area.............. 20
1-1-3. User button area................................................. 21
1-1-4. Transition area.................................................... 21
1-1-5. Display area........................................................ 23
1-1-6. Positioner area.................................................... 25
1-1-7. Memory card area............................................... 26
1-2. Rear panel area....................................................... 27

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Before use
wwOverview

wwNetwork security

This unit is a 1 ME digital video switcher which supports a
multiple number of HD and SD formats.
Despite its compact size, it comes with eight SDI inputs, one
DVI-D input, five SDI outputs and one DVI-D output.
The unit comes with a luminance key and chroma keys
provided as keyers in addition to the background transitions
based on the cut, mix and wipe functions.
It also has one DSK line and two PinP lines for enabling video
recording, playback and a host of other video production
functions.
Furthermore, using the multi view display settings, thescreen of a monitor can be split into a number of sections toaccommodate up to sixteen images, enabling the numberof monitors to be reduced and a space‑saving system to be
configured at low cost.

The unit also has functions which are used when it isconnected to a network. Using the unit when it has beenconnected to a network may possibly give rise to the following
issues.
1 Leakage or theft of information through this unit2	Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons withmalicious intent
3	Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons
with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as thosedescribed below to protect yourself against the above network
security risks.
pp Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
pp If this unit is connected to a network that includes
computers, make sure that the system is not infectedby computer viruses or other malicious entities (usinga regularly updated antivirus program, anti-spyware
program, etc.).

wwConcerning the ratings display
The unit’s name, model number and electrical ratings areindicated on its side panel.

The following points should be borne in mind as well.
pp Use with the same segment is recommended for theequipment which is connected to the unit.
If the unit is connected to equipment whose segments
are different, events dependent upon the settings inherent
to the network equipment, for instance, may occur so
thoroughly check the connections with the equipment
to which the unit will be connected prior to the start ofoperation.
pp Do not choose an installation location where the unit,
cables and other parts will be easily damaged.

wwDisclaimer of warranty
IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE
TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR
REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF
THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO BELOW:
1	ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;
2	PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
INAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATION
OF THE USER;
3	UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR OR
MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;
4	INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHEN
IMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANYREASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE OR
PROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;
5	ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIAL INCONVENIENCE,
OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF THE
SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICES OF THIRDPARTY;
6	ANY INCONVENIENCE, DAMAGES OR LOSSESRESULTING FROM ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY
AN INADEQUATE INSTALLATION METHOD OR
ANY FACTORS OTHER THAN A DEFECT IN THE
PRODUCT ITSELF;
7	LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANYFAILURE;
8	ANY DAMAGE OR CLAIMS DUE TO LOSS ORLEAKAGE OF IMAGE DATA OR SETTING DATASAVED ON THIS UNIT OR ON A MEMORY CARD ORCOMPUTER.

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Features
Sophisticated multi view display function
pp One channel is provided for the multi view display function.
The user can select whether the screen is to be split into
16, 10, 9, 6, 5 or 4 sections.
pp Materials such as PGM, PVW and AUX as well as a clock
can be allocated to the split screens in addition to the input
materials.
pp The level of the embedded audio signals superimposed on
the SDI input signals can be displayed.

Compact design, wide variety of input/output signals
pp HD/SD-SDI input and output signals are supported asa standard option, and a frame synchronizer (FS) is
incorporated for all inputs. In addition, there are four
up-converter (UC) lines and eight video process lines.
pp The unit is provided with two option slots for input/output
applications. When an option board designed for input
applications is installed, the number of input lines canbe extended up to 13; similarly, when an option board
designed for output applications is installed, the number of
output lines can be extended up to 10.

Many different effect functions incorporated
pp Along with the standard wipe, mix and cut functions, theswitcher can provide size reduction, slide and other DVEtransitions.
pp Any of the following keys can be selected as the keyers.

Multiple formats supported
pp The signal formats listed below are supported.
HD format:
	1080/59.94i, 1080/50i,
1080/24PsF*1, 1080/23.98PsF*1,
720/59.94p, 720/50p

SD format:
	480/59.94i, 576/50i,
DVI*2

Linear key, luminance key, chroma key

One DSK line is also provided as a keyer.
pp The unit is equipped with two PinP lines and four AUX buslines.
Not only cut but mix transitions can be selected as thebus transition function (effects produced by switching thematerials using the PinP and AUX buses).
(AUX1 only for AUX bus)

*1:	The following option boards are not supported:
AV-HS04M1, AV-HS04M2, AV-HS04M3, AV-HS04M4,
AV-HS04M5, AV-HS04M6, AV-HS04M7*2:	The standard DVI-D IN connector and DVI-D OUT
connector support the input and output of DVI-D
signals.
		The AV-HS04M3 board supports the input of DVI-I
signals.
		The AV-HS04M5 board supports the output of DVI-I
signals.
		The AV-HS04M8 board supports the input of DVI-D
signals.

High-quality chroma keys using Primatte® algorithms
The Primatte® algorithm, which has proven to be very popularin many non-linear editors as a plug-in software, has been
put to practical use in a linear editing system for the chroma
keys. High chroma key image quality can be achieved throughsome simple operations.
Recording and playback of video memory data
(2 systems: still images and movie clips) with key signals
attached possible
pp The still images (STILL) and movie clips (CLIP) stored in
the video memory can be selected as the bus materials.
pp Movie clips with two lines of key signals attached can berecorded and played back.
(Up to 20 seconds/600 frames when the 59.94i system isused)
pp Still images and movie clips can be sent from memory
cards to the video memories.

Frame synchronizer system
pp A frame synchronizer is incorporated for each of the inputs
so that asynchronous video signals can be selected withno accompanying shocks.
pp A genlock function is provided so that external
synchronization systems using external sync signals (BBor TRI signals) as a reference are also supported.
4-channel up-converter, 8-channel Dot by Dot function
and 8-channel video process function
pp An up-converter is incorporated in SDI IN 5 to SDI IN 8.
pp A Dot by Dot function is incorporated for all the SDI input
connectors (SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 8).
By using this function and the PinP function together,
SD materials can be embedded in HD images with nodeterioration in the image quality.
pp The video process function is incorporated in all the SDI
input connectors (SDI IN 1 to SDI IN 8) to make it possible
to adjust the colors at the input stage of the switcher.

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Shot memory and event memory functions featured
pp The background, key transition pattern, PinP size, borderwidth and other effects can be registered in the internal
memory, and called from the memory.
pp The shot memory function makes it possible to vary theswitching from the current image to an image registered in
the memory more smoothly when the effect dissolve effectis set.
pp When a multiple number of video effect key frames areregistered, the event memory function makes it possible tocontinuously play back these frames.
pp The unit also incorporates a memory preview function so
the user can check what is going to be played back before
the data is actually played back.

Plug-in software applications supported
pp Plug-in software applications can be developed and newfunctions can be added to the unit.
pp For detailed information on the plug-in API (Application
Program Interface) specifications and SDK (Software
Development Kit), contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the unit.

Supports SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards.
pp Still image data (in the BMP or TARGA format) and movie
clip data (in the original format; converter*) can be readfrom memory cards into the unit’s video memory and usedas background images, key materials or video sources.
In addition, the images and setting data in the unit’s video
memories can be stored on the memory cards.
*: The converter can be obtained from “Service andSupport” on the home page whose address is provided
below:
		 http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
	For the installation procedure, follow the steps in the
directions which are contained in the download file.
This unit comes with a built-in 178.0 mm (7-inch)* color
display.
(*:	178.0 mm effective picture area measured diagonally.)
pp The setting menus are viewed on this display.
pp The display shows images (PGM, PVW, MV) of the input
signals and output signals as well as waveforms (WFM).
pp Thumbnails of the images stored on memory cards can bedisplayed.
Straightforward, flexible operability
pp The straightforward panel layout with its two rows of
12 crosspoint buttons (and up to 22 buttons when the
SHIFT function is used) — one for bus A and the other forbus B — and other controls that enable the functions tobe operated directly make it possible to initiate speedy live
transmissions.
pp The functions are set and registered by displaying thesetting menus on the built-in display.
pp Various functions can be allocated to the eight user
buttons.

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Accessories
Check that the following accessories are present and accounted for.
pp After removing the product from its container, dispose of the packing materials in an appropriate manner.
CD-ROM . .............................................................................. 1
pp Operating Instructions <Basics>
pp Operating Instructions <Operations and Settings>
pp User Guide “AV-HS410 Image Transmission Software”
pp DVI input level adjustment file (BW.bmp)
 Refer to “2-1-13. Automatic adjustment of theblack level and white level (analog input signals)”(<Operations and Settings> Operating Instructions).
pp Image Transmission Software (ImageTrans.exe)
Power cable (2 m [6.6 ft]) . ..................................................... 1

Option boards (sold separately)
Model number

Board

Function

Supported slots
SLOT ASLOT B

AV-HS04M1

SDI Input Board

SDI input 2 lines

AV-HS04M2

Analog Input Board

Analog component input 2 lines

AV-HS04M3

DVI Input Board

DVI-I input 2 lines

AV-HS04M4

Analog Output Board

Analog component output 2 lines

AV-HS04M5

DVI/Analog Output Board

DVI-I output 1 line
Analog component output 1 line

AV-HS04M6

Analog Composite Input Board

Analog composite input 2 lines

AV-HS04M7

SDI Output Board

SDI output 2 lines

AV-HS04M8

Full-HD DVI Input Board

DVI-D input 2 lines: Supported

Required computer environment
Use a host computer that satisfies the following conditions.
CPUIntel® CoreTM2 DUO 2.4 GHz or faster recommended

MemoryMicrosoft® Windows® XP:
1 GB or more recommended
Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Microsoft® Windows® 7:
2 GB or more recommended

Network function

10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX

Image display
function

Resolution:
1024  768 pixels or more
Color generation:	True Color (24 bits or more)

Supported operating
systemMicrosoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Vista®,
Microsoft® Windows® 7

Hard disk drive

At least 50 MB of free memory

Other

CD-ROM drive(for using the Operating Instructions and various software)
Adobe® Reader®
(for browsing the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM)

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Precautions for use
 Handle carefully.

 Built-in display (LCD monitor)

	Do not drop the product, or subject it to strong shock orvibration.
Do not carry or move the product by the fader lever. This isimportant to prevent malfunctioning or accidents.

	Leaving the built-in display on with the same image overa long period of time may result in temporary afterimage(burn-in).
	Such afterimages are usually resolved when ordinary
moving images are displayed for a while.

 Use the product in an ambient
temperature of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F).

	The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 99.99 % of
the pixels effective. This leaves less than 0.01 % of pixels
that may not light or may remain on all the time.
	These phenomena are normal and will have no effect on
the images you shoot.

	Avoid using the product at a cold place below 0 °C (32 °F)
or at a hot place above 40 °C (104 °F) because extremely
low or high temperature will adversely affect the parts
inside.

	Condensation may form if you use the unit where
temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.
	When the unit has completely cooled down, the display
on the LCD monitor appears slightly darker than usual
immediately after the power has been turned on. Once theinternal temperature of the unit rises, the display returns to
the normal brightness.

 Power off before connecting or
disconnecting cables.
	Before plugging or unplugging the cables, be sure to switch
power off.

 When the product is to be discarded Avoid humidity and dust.

	When the product is to be discarded at the end of its
service life, ask a specialized contractor to dispose of it
properly in order to protect the environment.

	Avoid using the product at a humid, dusty place becausemuch humidity and dust will cause damage to the parts
inside.

 Concerning the consumable parts MaintenanceCooling fan:	This is a consumable part.
	As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (whenthe unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).

	Turn off the unit’s power and wipe the product using a dry
cloth. To remove stubborn dirt, dip a cloth into a diluted
solution of kitchen detergent (neutral), wring it out well, andwipe the product gently. Then, after wiping the product witha moist cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.

Power supply unit:	This is a consumable part.
	As a general rule, replace it every 5 years or so (whenthe unit has been operated for 15 hours a day).

Caution•	Avoid using benzine, paint thinners and other volatile
fluids.
•	If a chemical cleaning cloth is to be used, carefully
read through the precautions for its use.

The period when the consumable parts need to be
replaced will differ depending on the operating conditions.
When the time comes to replace one of these parts, beabsolutely sure to ask your dealer to do the job.

 Precaution to be observed during
production	This product’s image switching and image effect functions
can be used to produce images which flicker rapidly or
images which change rapidly.
	However, bear in mind when using these functions in
production that the kinds of images produced may have an
adverse effect on the viewer’s physical well-being.

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wwInstallation precautions
qqIn addition to heeding the points presented in the “Read this first!”, observe thefollowing precautions as well.
Connecting the power supply

Handle carefully!

pp Be absolutely sure to use only the power
cable supplied with the unit.
pp The power cable supplied with theunit has a 3-pin plug with a grounding
terminal.
Connect to a 3-pin AC outlet which is equipped with agrounding terminal.
pp Be absolutely sure to connect the ground terminal(SIGNAL GND) at the rear of the unit to the system ground.
pp When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged
period of time, turn off its power, and disconnect the powerplug from the AC outlet.

pp Dropping the unit or subjecting it to strong impact orvibration may cause trouble and/or malfunctioning.

Do not allow any foreign objects to enter inside theunit!
pp Allowing water, metal items, scraps of food or other foreign
objects inside the unit may cause a fire and/or electric
shocks.

Choosing the best installation location
pp Install the unit on a sufficiently strong, stable and levelsurface for use.
pp Ensure a space of at least 100 mm (3-15/16 inches)around the unit’s vents to avoid obstructing ventilation.
In particular, ensure sufficient space between ventilation
and wiring when using mounted in a panel or table.
pp Do not install the unit in a manner in which its cables andother accessories can be easily damaged.
pp Avoid installing the unit where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight or to the hot air that is blown out from otherproducts.
pp Installing the unit in a very humid, dusty or vibration-prone
location may give rise to trouble.
Ventilation holes

11Installation and connections (Be sure to ask your dealer.)
wwHow to install the option boards
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the option board concerned.
pp The instructions set forth in the operating instructions of the option boards listed below describe the steps to take when theboards are to be installed in the AV-HS400AN or AV-HS400AE.
	When reading these instructions, change the wording used for all references to this model and its slots with the actual modeland actual slots.
<Changes in the wording given for option slots and signal lines>
When the option boards are to be installed in the
AV-HS410

Option boards and wording used in operating instructions
AV-HS04M1, AV-HS04M2,
AV-HS04M3, AV-HS04M6
AV-HS04M4, AV-HS04M5,
AV-HS04M7

SLOT 1

INPUT 5, INPUT 6SLOT AIN A1, IN A2

SLOT 2

INPUT 7, INPUT 8SLOT BIN B1, IN B2

SLOT 1OUTPUT 3, OUTPUT 4SLOT A

OUT A1, OUT A2SLOT 2OUTPUT 5, OUTPUT 6SLOT BOUT B1, OUT B2<Changes in wording used for setting switch SW501 of AV-HS04M6>
Wording used in operating instructions

When the option board is to be installed in the
AV-HS410

Switch No.

Switch No.

1 Y/C separation mode
2 (INPUT5, 7)

1 Y/C separation mode
2 (IN A1, IN B1)

3 Y/C separation mode
4 (INPUT6, 8)

3 Y/C separation mode
4 (IN A2, IN B2)

5 NTSC SETUP

5 NTSC SETUP

66

7 Reserved

7 Reserved

8

8When an option board (AV-HS04M1, AV-HS04M2 or AV-HS04M6) has been installed in the unit, the settings established by theselection positions for the following switches are not reflected.
Select the settings using the unit’s setting menus.
Wording used in operating instructions
Switch No.
45
67AV-HS410 setting menu
Input menu  Up Converter2 sub menu

Screen position

Edge Crop Pos

Gamut limiter

LimiterNotes
pp Before installing or removing an option board, turn off the power, and disconnect the power plug.
pp Before coming into physical contact with the option board, touch your hand to metal that has been grounded to discharge
the static electricity in your body.
A safe way to proceed is to wear an anti-static wrist strap.
The option board may be damaged if you touch the board with static still in your body.
pp Avoid damage to the option board by not dropping it or subjecting it to strong shocks or vibrations.
pp After removing an option board, be absolutely sure to attach the blank panel.
pp When installing or removing an option board, take care not to hurt yourself on the edges or metal parts of the board.

12Installation and connections (Be sure to ask your dealer.)
1 Turn off the power of the unit, and disconnect the power cable.
2 Loosen the two screws of SLOT A or SLOT B at the back of the unit, and remove the blank panel.

SLOT BSLOT A

Screw
Blank panel
Screw

3 Align the option board with the guide rails, and insert it slowly.
Insert it until it will go no further. Take care not to exert excessive force while doing this since that may damage the connector
inside.
4 Mount the option board in place using the two screws.
Clamping torque: 0.7 N•m

S DVI-I

UT

TP

OG

OU

AL
I / AN
Pr

DV
Pb

Screw

Y

Screw

5 After connecting the necessary cables, plug the power cable into the power outlet, and turn on the power.

13

Installation and connections
wwConnections with other devices
qqBlock diagram

SDI Input
1 to 8

DVI-D Input

Black
Color
BKGD1, 2
ColorBar
STILL1, 2
CLIP1, 2FS
SDI IN
1 to 4 VPrc
DbyD
FS
SDI IN UC
5 to 8 VPrc
DbyD

BKGD
CUT, MIX, WIPE, DVE
KEY
CUT, MIX, WIPE, DVE
PinP1, 2
CUT, MIX
OutputmatrixDSK
CUT, MIXSDI OUTPUT
1-1, 1-2

SDI Output
1-1, 1-2 (*3)

SDI OUTPUT
2 to 5SDI Output
2 to 5FTB
AUX 1 to 4

Input
matrixMulti View

DVI-D IN

DVI-D OUTWFM
MEM PVW

ScalerScaler

DVI-D Output

Input
A1, A2

Option slot A

OutputA1, A2Input
B1, B2

Option slot B

OutputB1, B2

Reference signal
REF IN/OUT (*1)
REF OUT (*2)

Memory card
~ AC IN

AC/DC
TALLY/GPI 1
Dsub 15PowerTALLY/GPI 2
Dsub 15

LAN
RJ45

COM
Dsub 9EDITOR
Dsub 9(*4)
GPI-IN:
8
GPI-OUT:19
ALARM OUT: 1
GND:
2

Switching
hub

(*5)

Editing controller

Aux panelComputer

Aux panel

Remote camera

VTR, etc.

*1:	When external synchronization is selected as the reference signal
setting, the reference signal is input.
When internal synchronization is selected, the reference signal is
output.
*2:	When external synchronization is selected as the reference signal
setting, the signals are looped through and output.
When internal synchronization is selected, the reference signal is
output.

*3:	Two sets of the same output signals are distributed fromSDI OUTPUT 1.
*4:	Use a crossover cable when connecting the unit and anotherdevice on a 1:1 basis without going through a switching hub.
*5:	Use a switching hub.
		Proceed with the connections after reading the section entitled“Network security” (on page 6).

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Installation and connections
qqConnections when implementing gen-lock(frame synchronizer OFF)
Sync Generator

HD SDI

HD SDIHD camera

HD camera
HD SDI

HD SDIVTR

HD camera
Live Switcher

DVI-D

AV-HS410

Computer
POWER

SV NM

EDITORCOM

TALLY/GPI 2

TALLY/GPI 1

BOOT

ON

REF

OFF

IN/OUT B2

IN/OUT B1

IN/OUT A2

DVI-D IN～AC INSLOT ASLOT B
DVI-D OUT

IN/OUT A1

5

4

SDI OUTPUTS
3
2

1

8

7

6

SDI INPUTS
5
4

3

2

1

LAN

SIGNAL
GND

DVI-D
PC monitors,
projectors, etc.
Power cable

HD SDI
HD SDI monitor

HD SDI
HD SDI monitor
	Use a 3-point power outlet as the power source in order to earth the unit securely.

15Installation and connections
qqConnections when not implementing gen-lock(frame synchronizer ON)
Example where the option board is used
SLOT A: Analog Input Board (AV-HS04M2)
HD camera

HD SDIHD Component
HD camera

HD camera
HD Component
DVD player

HD SDI

Live Switcher

DVI-D

AV-HS410

Computer
POWER

SV NM

EDITORCOM

TALLY/GPI 2

TALLY/GPI 1YBOOTANALOG INPUTS
Y
Pr

Pb

ON

REF

Pb

Pr

OFF

IN/OUT B2

IN/OUT B1

IN/OUT A2

DVI-D IN～AC INSLOT ASLOT B
DVI-D OUT

IN/OUT A1

5

4

SDI OUTPUTS
3
2

1

8

7

6

SDI INPUTS
5
4

3

2

1

LAN

SIGNAL
GND

DVI-D
PC monitors,
projectors, etc.
Power cable

HD SDI
HD SDI monitor

HD SDIVTR
HD SDI monitor

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1. Parts and their functions
1-1. Control panel
Memory card area
User button area
Positioner area

Live Switcher AV-HS410

U1

U2

U3

U4

U5

U6

U7

U8

POWER
ALARM

USER BUTTON

LINK
MENU
MODE

MENU
OFF

SHOT
MEM

EVENT
MEM

PLUGINMEM1

PLUGIN
MEM2

KEY

PinP1

F2

F3

PinP2

DSK

AMBER : FILL / GREEN : SOURCE

AUX1

F4

AUX2

BKGD
CBGD

KEY
CHRKEY

PinP1
PinP2

DSK

TIME

PLUGINVMEM

VECT

SD Card

SHOT
EVENT

XPT
MV

IN
OUT

CONFIG
SYS

MENU
HOLD

DISPLAY

Display area

F1

PICT

WFM

MENU SELECT

AUX4

NEW

COPY

STILL 1

STILL 2

4

RE
CALL

DEL

DISP

MV

PVW

PGM

AUX/DISP SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION

SHIFT

3/15

4/16

5/17

6/18

7/19

8/20

PASTE

REC

TRIM IN

6

�/+

INS

DEL

MOD

PAGE

CLIP 2

TRIM OUT

STOP

1

2

3

＜

＞

REV

＜

＞

REV

.

TAKE
ENTER

＞＞

UNDO

＜＜

＞＞

TRIM OFF

VMEM

X/Y
BKGD
PATT

POSITIONER

KEY
PATT

C

＜＜

MENU
INPUT

9/21

10/22

11/23

PST
B

N/R

PLAY

R

WIPE DIRECTION

Crosspoint area
2/14

XPT
DSBL

MEMORY / WIPE PATTERN / 10 KEY

SHIFT

1/13

5



Z

9

CLIP 1

0/10

EDIT

AUX

PGM
A

8

Memory/wipe pattern/number key area

F5

AUX3

7

STORE




BKGD

KEY

MIX

MIX

WIPE

WIPE

MIX

WIPE

KEY
ON

FTB
ON

PinP1
ON

PinP2
ON

Transition area

12/24

SHIFT

1 POWER indicator [POWER]

CUT

AUTO

DSK
ON

3 LINK indicator [LINK]This indicator lights when the power switch () on the rear
panel is set to ON while power is supplied to the AC power
input socket ().

While the unit is linked with an external device, thisindicator lights up when the unit is controlled by a plug-in
software application.
For the settings used when the unit is to be controlled by aplug-in software application, check out the specifications of
the application concerned.
For the settings to be performed for the external device,refer to the operating instructions of the device concerned.

2 ALARM indicator [ALARM]This indicator lights up when any of the following types oftrouble has occurred.
•	When the cooling fan has stopped operating•	When something is wrong with the power supply(a drop in the voltage)•	When high temperatures are reached inside the unit
When any of these events has occurred, an alarm
message is displayed on the built-in display.
When an alarm has occurred, details of the trouble
concerned can be checked by selecting the System menu
followed by the Alarm sub menu.
The alarm information can be output from the TALLY/GPI
connector () on the rear panel to an external device.
For further details, refer to “3-7-2. Alarm message” in the<Operation and Settings> Operating Instructions.
When an alarm has occurred, stop using the unit
immediately, and be absolutely sure to contact your dealer.
Continuing to use the unit even after an alarm has
occurred could damage the unit.

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1. Parts and their functions
1-1-1. Crosspoint area

KEY

PinP1

PinP2

AMBER : FILL / GREEN : SOURCE

DSK

AUX1


AUX2

AUX3

AUX4

DISP

MV

PVW

PGM

AUX/DISP SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION



AUX

SHIFT



PGM
A

SHIFT

1/13



2/14

3/15

4/16

5/17

6/18

7/19

8/20

9/21

10/22

11/23

PST
B

12/24

SHIFT

4 PGM/A bus crosspoint buttons[PGM/A 1 to 12]6	AUX bus selector buttons(AUX BUS DELEGATION)

These are used to select the PGM/A bus video signals.
Buttons 1 to 24 can be selected using the [SHIFT] button.
 Refer to “1-1-2. Selecting the bus using the SHIFT
function” (<Operations and Settings> Operating
Instructions).

Select the bus to be operated using the AUX bus
crosspoint buttons (7).
The selected button lights.
[KEY]:
	This button is used to change the AUX bus crosspoint
buttons () into the source selector buttons for the key
fill buses or key source buses.
	Each time it is pressed, the selector button functionis switched between the key fill buses and key source
buses.

“A/B”, “PGM-A/PST-B” or “PGM-B/PST-A” can be selected
as the Bus Mode item by selecting the Config menu
following by the Operate sub menu.
 Refer to “1-1-3. Selecting the bus mode” (<Operations
and Settings> Operating Instructions).
When one of the crosspoint buttons (4, 5, 7) is held
down, the name of the input material and the number ofthe crosspoint button are displayed.

Amber

Key fill buses

Green

Key source buses[PinP1], [PinP2]:
	These buttons are used to change the AUX bus
crosspoint buttons () into the source selector buttons
for the PinP1 and PinP2 bus sources.
[DSK]:
	This button is used to change the AUX bus crosspoint
buttons () into the source selector buttons for the DSK
fill buses or DSK source buses.
	Each time it is pressed, the selector button function isswitched between the DSK fill buses and DSK source
buses.

5 PST/B bus crosspoint buttons[PST/B 1 to 12]
These are used to select the PST/B bus video signals.
Buttons 1 to 24 can be selected using the [SHIFT] button.
 Refer to “1-1-2. Selecting the bus using the SHIFT
function” (<Operations and Settings> Operating
Instructions).
“A/B”, “PGM-A/PST-B” or “PGM-B/PST-A” can be selected
as the Bus Mode item by selecting the Config menu
following by the Operate sub menu.
 Refer to “1-1-3. Selecting the bus mode” (<Operations
and Settings> Operating Instructions).

Amber

DSK fill buses

Green

DSK source buses[AUX1] to [AUX4]:	These buttons are used to change the AUX bus
crosspoint buttons (7) into the selector buttons for thesources of the AUX buses.
[DISP] (built-in display):	This button is used to change the AUX bus crosspoint
buttons () into the source selector buttons for the
DISP buses (for the images which are shown on thebuilt-in display).

18

1. Parts and their functions
7	AUX bus crosspoint buttons
These buttons are used to select the source of the bus
which was selected by the AUX bus selector button (6).
Buttons 1 to 24 can be selected using the [SHIFT] button.
 Refer to “1-1-2. Selecting the bus using the SHIFT
function” (<Operations and Settings> Operating
Instructions).

8	Crosspoint buttons exclusively for AUX/DISP
buses (AUX/DISP SOURCE)
These buttons are used to select the AUX bus sources
while the [AUX1 to AUX4] buttons among the AUX bus
selector buttons (6) are lit.
These buttons are used to select the DISP bus sources
while the [DISP] button among the AUX bus selector
buttons (6) is lit.
The buttons light up in amber when they are pressed.
[MV]:	This is used to select the multi view display signals for
the AUX buses or DISP buses.
[PVW]:
	This is used to select the PVW signals for the AUX
buses or DISP buses.
[PGM]:
	This is used to select the PGM signals for the AUX
buses or DISP buses.

19

1. Parts and their functions
1-1-2. Memory/wipe pattern/number key area

SHOT
MEM

EVENT
MEM

PLUGINMEM1

PLUGIN
MEM2


7

STORE

8
COPY

PASTE

XPT
DSBL

STILL 2

TRIM IN

REC

4

RE
CALL

5

6

�/+

INS

DEL

MOD

PAGE

CLIP 1

CLIP 2

TRIM OUT

STOP

1

DEL

2

3

＜

＞

REV

＜

＞

REV

0/10

EDIT

9

NEW

STILL 1

TAKE
ENTER



VMEM



BKGD
PATT



KEY
PATT

C

.

MENU
INPUT

＜＜

＞＞

UNDO

＜＜

＞＞

TRIM OFFPLAY

MEMORY / WIPE PATTERN / 10 KEY

9 Number keys

 Memory operation buttons[SHOT MEM], [EVENT MEM]:
	These buttons are used to select the memory type.
	The number keys (1 to 10) are used to carry out
operations and register and call settings.
[PLUGIN MEM1], [PLUGIN MEM2]:
	Press these buttons to use plug-in software, and use
the number keys (1 to 10) to carry out operations and toregister and call settings.
For information about button control methods, check theplug-in API specifications.
[STORE]:	Press this to register data in the memory.
[RECALL]:
	Press this to recall data from the memory.
[DEL]:
	Press this to delete data in the memory.
[EDIT]:
	Press this to edit the event memory.
 Refer to “1-10. Memory” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).

When the following buttons are pressed and lit, they serveas buttons for executing their corresponding functions.
	BKGD, KEY pattern selector
buttons[BKGD PATT][KEY PATT]	Memory operation buttons[SHOT MEM][EVENT MEM]
[PLUGIN MEM1][PLUGIN MEM2]

	Video memory operation button[VMEM]

	Numeric input mode button[MENU INPUT] BKGD, KEY pattern selector buttons[BKGD PATT], [KEY PATT]
When the [BKGD PATT] button is pressed and lit, the wipe
patterns for the background transitions can be selectedusing the number keys.
When the [KEY PATT] button is pressed and lit, the wipe
patterns for the key transitions can be selected using thenumber keys.
When both the [BKGD PATT] and [KEY PATT] buttons arelit, the pattern selection menu is displayed on the built-in
display.
When the [F1] () is rotated, the pattern page is changed.
 Refer to “1-2. Wipe” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).

	Video memory operation button [VMEM]
When the [VMEM] button is pressed and lit, video memory
operations such as recording and playback can be
performed using the number keys.
 Refer to “1-11. Video memories” (<Operations andSettings> Operating Instructions).

 Numeric input mode button [MENU INPUT]
While the [MENU INPUT] button is blinking, numericalvalues for the menus can be input using the number keys.
 Refer to “2-2. Basic menu operations”.

20

1. Parts and their functions
1-1-3. User button area
 User buttons (USER BUTTON) [U1 to U8]
These are used to assign some functions of the menu
settings to the [U1] to [U8] buttons on the Config menu.
 Refer to “3-3-1. Setting the user buttons” (<Operations
and Settings> Operating Instructions).


U1

U2

U3

U4

U5

U6

U7

U8

USER BUTTON

1-1-4. Transition area










N/R



R



WIPE DIRECTION

BKGD

KEY

MIX

MIX

WIPE

WIPE

MIX

WIPE

CUT

AUTO

 [BKGD] button

KEY
ON

FTB
ON



PinP1
ON

PinP2
ON



DSK
ON



 [MIX] button

This executes the background transition when the [AUTO]
button () or fader lever () has been operated.
When the [BKGD] button is pressed and it is selected, its
indicator lights in amber.
If the [KEY] button () is now pressed, the indicator goes
off, and the de‑selected status is established.
When the [BKGD] button and [KEY] button () arepressed at the same time, both buttons are set to theselected status.

This is used to switch the A and B bus images while
making them overlap.
During the transition, the A and B bus output total is kept
at 100 %.
When the [MIX] button is pressed and it is selected, its
indicator lights in amber.
If the [WIPE] button () is now pressed, it goes off, andthe de-selected status is established.

 [WIPE] button [KEY] button

This is used to execute the transition using the patternselected by the number key ().
When the [WIPE] button is pressed and it is selected, its
indicator lights in amber.
If the [MIX] button () is now pressed, it goes off, and thede-selected status is established.

This executes the key transition when the [AUTO] button() or fader lever () has been operated.
When the [KEY] button is pressed and it is selected, its
indicator lights in amber.
If the [BKGD] button () is now pressed, the indicator
goes off, and the de-selected status is established.
When the [BKGD] button () and [KEY] button arepressed at the same time, both buttons are set to theselected status.

	MIX, WIPE selection status LEDs
These light up to indicate whether MIX or WIPE has been
selected when background transitions or key transitions
are executed.

21

1. Parts and their functions
 [AUTO] button	Wipe direction selection buttons(WIPE DIRECTION) [N/R], [R]This is used to automatically execute transitions (autotransition) using the transition time which has been set on
the Time menu.
During auto transition its indicator lights in amber.
When the button is pressed again during auto transition,
the auto transition operation is suspended, and theindicator lights in green. When it is pressed again while
auto transition is suspended, the remaining transition is
executed.
The indicator goes off when auto transition is completed.
When the [AUTO] button is pressed while the fader lever() is at an interim setting, the transition is executed in thetime remaining from the interim setting.

These buttons are used to select the direction in which towipe for executing background transitions.
When the [R] indicator is off:		Wiping proceeds in the normal direction.
When the [R] indicator is lit:		Wiping proceeds in the reverse direction.
When the [N/R] indicator is lit:		The normal direction is replaced with the reverse
direction (or vice versa) when the transition iscompleted.
		(The lit and extinguished statuses of the [R] button
are also switched in line with the direction of thewiping.)	[CUT] button
This button is used to execute transitions instantly.
Its indicator lights in amber during a transition, and it goes
off when the transition is completed.

 Fader leverThis is used to execute background or key transitions.
When it is moved as far as it will go, the transition iscompleted. When it has been operated during autotransition, auto transition will be switched to manual
operation as soon as the fader position overtakes theamount of the transition being executed.

	[KEY ON] button
This button is used to execute the key transition for thetransition time which has been set on the Time menu.

	[FTB ON] button

 Bus tally LEDs

This button is used to execute fade-out to a black screen
or fade-in from a black screen for the transition time which
has been set on the Time menu.

These indicate the output statuses of the A bus and B bus.
The LED corresponding to the bus whose program signals(PGM) are being output lights.

	PinP button [PinP1 ON] [PinP2 ON]
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out of thepicture in picture for the transition time which has been set
on the Time menu.

	[DSK ON] button
This button is used to execute fade-in or fade-out ofdownstream key for the transition time which has been set
on the Time menu.

22

1. Parts and their functions
1-1-5. Display area
Live Switcher AV-HS410


U1

MENU
MODE

MENU
OFF



U2

U3

U4

U5

USER BUTTON

U6



U7

U8

PICT

BKGD
CBGD

KEY
CHRKEY

PinP1
PinP2

DSK

TIME

PLUGIN

WFM

VMEM

VECT

SD Card

SHOT
EVENT

XPT
MV

IN
OUT

CONFIG
SYS

MENU
HOLD

DISPLAYMENU SELECT


SHOT
MEM

STORE

EVENT
MEM

RE
CALL

PLUGINMEM1PLUGIN
MEM2

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

7

8

9

NEW

COPY

PASTE

STILL 1

STILL 2

TRIM IN

5

6

DEL

MOD

PAGE

CLIP 1

CLIP 2

TRIM OUT

STOP

REV

REV

.

�/+

3

＞

＞

0/10

EDIT

2

＜

＜

TAKE
ENTER

＞＞

UNDO

＜＜

＞＞

TRIM OFF

VMEM

BKGD
PATT

KEY
PATT

C

＜＜

MENU
INPUT

REC

4
INS

1

DEL

XPT
DSBL

PLAY

MEMORY / WIPE PATTERN / 10 KEY

 Built-in display
The images, waveforms and menus are displayed by operating the display mode buttons () and menu selection buttons().
To show images on the built-in display, press the [DISP] button of the AUX bus selector buttons (6) and light its indicator.
MV, PVW and PGM images can be displayed.

 Display mode buttons (DISPLAY)
These buttons are used to select what is to be displayed on the built-in display.
[MENU MODE]:	Each time this button is pressed, the menu mode is switched.
ppMenu-only display

ppMenu display/Subscreen/Image display

pp1 line of menu display and full-screen image display

ppMenu display/WFM display (or VECTOR display)/
Image display

The image display and the WFM display (or VECTOR
display) displayed in the upper portion of the built-in
display can be switched by pressing the [PICT] buttonor the [WFM/VECT] button.

23

1. Parts and their functions
	Menu selection buttons (MENU SELECT)[MENU OFF]:	This button clears the menu display and switches to theimage-only display.

Each time one of these buttons is pressed, the menu of
the function indicated at the top or bottom of the button is
selected.
The button of a selected menu lights up in amber.

[PICT]:
	When this button is pressed and lit, images are
displayed on the built-in display.

 [MENU HOLD] button
This button is used to keep a menu on the display.
When it is pressed while a menu is displayed, the menu
displayed will not be switched to another menu even when
one of the menu selection buttons is pressed.
While the [MENU HOLD] button is pressed, the[MENU HOLD] button lights up in amber.

[WFM/VECT]:	When this button is pressed and lit, waveforms (WFM:
waveform monitor) or vectors (VECTOR: vectorscope)
are displayed on the built-in display.
	Each time the button is pressed, the display switches
between WFM and VECTOR.

 Rotary encoders [F1] to [F5]ppWFM (waveform monitor) display

These are used to set the parameters which are displayedon the built-in display.
 Refer to “2-2. Basic menu operations”.

ppVECTOR (vectorscope) display

24

1. Parts and their functions
1-1-6. Positioner area

Z



X/Y

POSITIONER	Positioner (POSITIONER) [X/Y]	Rotary encoder [Z]These are used when performing the settings below.
ppPinP1, PinP2 position settings
ppWipe start position settingThis is used to set the PinP size, flying key size or to selectthe chroma key area.
In each case, the settings take effect only when thefollowing menu items have been selected.

Target patterns:
WIPE1: 5
WIPE2: 4, 5, 6, 7
SQ1:
5
SQ2:
4, 5, 6, 7
 Refer to “1-2. Wipe” (<Operations and Settings>
Operating Instructions).
ppFlying key position setting
ppChroma key marker position setting
In each case, the settings take effect only when thefollowing menu items have been selected.
Note
During the time it takes for the unit to start up after its
power is turned on, the unit detects the positions of thepositioners and sets them to their center positions.
Do not touch the positioners until the unit has started up.

Positioner

Rotary encoder

Valid menu

X/YZ

SwitchPinP1, PinP2

Position adjustments

Size adjustments(size increased by rotating theencoder clockwise and reducedby rotating it counterclockwise)

Hold switch down to restore
initial values (X/Y, Z).

All PinP1 and PinP2 menus

WIPE (BKGD)

Start position
adjustments—

Hold switch down to restore
initial values (X/Y).

Background/WIPE Position
Background/SQ Position

WIPE (KEY)

Start position
adjustments—

Hold switch down to restore
initial values (X/Y).

Key/WIPE Position
Key/SQ Position

Chroma key

Selection position
adjustments

Selected area size adjustments(size increased by rotating theencoder clockwise and reducedby rotating it counterclockwise)

Execute sampling
Hold switch down to restore
size to initial values.

Chroma Key

Flying key

Position adjustments

Size adjustments(size increased by rotating theencoder clockwise and reducedby rotating it counterclockwise)

Hold switch down to restore
initial values (X/Y, Z).

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1. Parts and their functions
1-1-7. Memory card area




F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

	Memory card slot
Insert an SD memory card (purchased separately) or an
SDHC memory card (purchased separately) into this slot.

	Memory card access LED
This LED lights while the data on the memory card is being
accessed.
Do not turn off the unit’s power or eject the memory card
while the access LED is lit.
Doing so can damage the data on the memory card.

qqConcerning memory cards
Memory cards used with the unit should conform to SD or
SDHC standards.
Be sure to format cards using the unit.
Memory cards with the following capacity can be used forthe unit.
SDXC memory cards are not available for this product.
SD (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC (from 4 GB to 32 GB)
For the latest information not available in the Operating
Instructions, visit the following Web sites.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
pp Memory cards must not be used or stored in anenvironment where they may be• Exposed to high temperatures/humidities;• Exposed to water droplets; or• Electrically charged.

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1. Parts and their functions
1-2. Rear panel area
 




EDITOR

COM







POWER

SV NM



TALLY/GPI 2

TALLY/GPI 1

IN/OUT B2

IN/OUT B1





ON

REF

OFF

IN/OUT A2

SLOT B
DVI-D IN

BOOT




DVI-D OUT～AC ININ/OUT A1

SLOT A
5

4

SDI OUTPUTS
3
2

1

8



7

6

SDI INPUTS
5
4

3

2



	Power switch [POWER]

1

LAN



SIGNAL
GND

 LAN connector [LAN] (RJ-45) (10/100 Base-TX)

When the power switch is turned on, the POWER indicator() lights up, and the unit can be operated.

 Refer to “4. External interfaces” (<Operations andSettings> Operating Instructions).

 SDI signal input connectors [SDI INPUTS 1 to 8]

	EDITOR connector [EDITOR](RS-422, D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw)	COM connector [COM](RS-422, D-sub 9-pin, female, inch screw)

The up-converter function can be used for the
SDI INPUT 5 to SDI INPUT 8 connectors.

 Option slot SLOT A [IN/OUT A1, IN/OUT A2]
 Option slot SLOT B [IN/OUT B1, IN/OUT B2]

 Refer to “4. External interfaces” (<Operations andSettings> Operating Instructions).

Each of these is an input/output option slot.
A DVI input board, analog output board or other option
board can be installed in these slots.
For details, refer to “How to install the option boards”(on page 12) and the operating instructions of the board
concerned.

 TALLY/GPI input/output connectors[TALLY/GPI 1, TALLY/GPI 2]
	(D-sub 15-pin, female, inch screw) Refer to “4. External interfaces” (<Operations andSettings> Operating Instructions).

 SDI signal output connectors[SDI OUTPUTS 1 to 5]

 Ground connector [SIGNAL GND]
Connect to the system’s earth ground.

These can be allocated by the menus.
ppTwo sets of the same output signals are distributed fromthe SDI OUTPUT 1 connector.

	AC power input socket [ AC IN](AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Connect one end of the supplied power cable to this socket
and the other end to the AC outlet.
The supplied power cable comes with a 3-pin power plug.
Be absolutely sure to plug it into a 3-point power outlet as
the power source in order to earth the unit securely.
If a 3-point power outlet is not available for this connection,
be absolutely sure to consult your dealer.

 DVI-D input connector [DVI-D IN]
Connect to the computer with the DVI-D cable.
ppThe DVI-I connector cable cannot be used.

 DVI-D output connector [DVI-D OUT]
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D.
It can be allocated by the menus.
ppThe DVI-I connector cable cannot be used.

 Cooling fan	Reference input connector/BB output connector[REF]

 BOOT switch [BOOT]
This switch is used for maintenance purposes.
For normal operations, select the “NM” (normal) position.

Loop-through output in the external sync mode.
If the loop-through output is not going to be used, provide
a 75-ohm termination.
BB signals output from both connectors in the internal sync
mode.

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2. Preparations
2-1. Turning the unit’s power on and off
qqTurning on the power

qqTurning off the power

1 Set the power switch to the ON position.

1 Set the power switch to the OFF position.

When power is supplied to the unit, the POWER indicatorlights.

The unit’s power is turned off, and the POWER indicator
goes off.

1 After several seconds, the crosspoint buttons light up.
2 Several seconds after the crosspoint buttons have lit up,
the opening screen appears on the built-in display.
At this point, it becomes possible to select thecrosspoints.

3 Menu operations can be performed when the opening
screen is cleared.

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2. Preparations
2-2. Basic menu operations
This section describes the basic operations of the menus which are displayed on the built-in display.
For more details, refer to <Operations and Settings>.
For the menu configuration, refer to “5. Setting menu table” in <Operations and Settings>.

2-2-1. Menu configuration and operations

1 Press the [MENU MODE] button to show the menu on the built-in display.
 Refer to “1-1-5. Display area”.

2 Select the menu for each function using the menu selection buttons (MENU SELECT) that corresponds
to the function concerned.

Each time the button is pressed, the menu of the function displayed at the top of the button and the menu of the function
displayed at the bottom are switched.
The button of a selected menu lights up in amber.
Live Switcher AV-HS410

U1

U2

U3

U4

1
MENU
MODE

MENU
OFF

U5

EVENT
MEM

PLUGIN
MEM1

3

PLUGIN
MEM2

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

U7

U8

2

PICT

BKGD
CBGD

KEY
CHRKEY

PinP1
PinP2

DSK

TIME

PLUGIN

WFM

VMEM

VECT

SD Card

SHOT
EVENT

XPT
MV

IN
OUT

CONFIG
SYS

MENU
HOLD

DISPLAY

SHOT
MEM

U6

USER BUTTON

STORE

RE
CALL

DEL

EDIT

MENU SELECT

7

8

9

NEW

COPY

PASTE

XPT
DSBL

STILL 1

STILL 2

TRIM IN

REC

4

5

6

�/+

INS

DEL

MOD

PAGE

CLIP 1

CLIP 2

TRIM OUT

STOP

1

2

3

＜

＞

REV

＜

＞

REV

0/10

.

TAKE
ENTER

＞＞

UNDO

＜＜

＞＞

TRIM OFF

VMEM

BKGD
PATT

KEY
PATT

C

＜＜

MENU
INPUT

PLAY

MEMORY / WIPE PATTERN / 10 KEY

3 Use the rotary encoders [F1] to [F5] to select more detailed settings.
[F1]: Turn this rotary encoder to select the sub menu.
[F2] to [F5] :	Use (press or turn) these rotary encoders to set the parameters.
For further details, refer to the next page.
Parameter setting area

Sub menu

Operate here
using [F1].

Operate here
using [F2].

Operate here
using [F3].

Operate here
using [F4].

Operate here
using [F5].

pp The Input and Output menus will differ depending on whether an option board has been installed in the unit.

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2. Preparations
Numeric value input box:

List box:

Turn a rotary encoder [F2] to [F5] to change the numericvalue.
When a rotary encoder [F2] to [F5] is held down, thenumeric value is returned to its initial value.
A numeric value bar is displayed and its display is linked to
the numeric value.

1 Press [F2] to [F5] to display the list box.
2 Turn [F2] to [F5] clockwise or counterclockwise to selectthe setting.
ppThe setting of an item whose selected setting does
not blink will be reflected in the unit as soon as it has
been selected.
ppThe setting of an item whose selected setting blinks
is reflected in the unit by pressing [F2] to [F5].

Inputting numeric values using the number keys
1 Press [F2] to [F5] to establish the mode in which
numeric values can be input using the number keys.

ppUse the . button to input the decimal point.
If a numeric value has a decimal point which is not
input, it will be treated as an integer, and its decimal
places will be set to zero (“0”).
ppPress the P button to switch the numeric value
between a positive and negative value. Each time
this button is pressed, the numeric value is switchedfrom positive to negative (or vice versa).
ppIf the C button is pressed when a numeric value
has been input, the numeric value will be returned to
the value prior to the change.

3 Press [F2] to [F5] again to close the list box.
Selector button:

When a rotary encoder [F2] to [F5] is pressed, the setting
is switched between “On” and “Off.”
Execution buttons:

2 Input the numeric values using the number keys, andpress the [TAKE ENTER] button.
The values which have been input are entered andreflected in the unit.
pp When a numeric value is input using the number keys
and a rotary encoder from [F1] to [F5] is operated, theinput value is cleared, and the numeric value prior to
input is restored.

When a rotary encoder [F2] to [F5] is pressed, thecorresponding function is executed.

Character input box:

When a rotary encoder [F2] to [F5] is pressed, thekeyboard screen is displayed.
Use rotary encoders [F1] to [F5] to input the characters.
 Refer to “2-2-2. Keyboard screen operations”.

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2. Preparations
2-2-2. Keyboard screen operations

2-2-3. Menu delegation function

When a name such as the name of the input signal material,
name of the memory or name of the data to be saved on an
memory card is to be changed, display the keyboard screen,
and input the characters.
When the rotary encoder [F2] to [F5] that corresponds to theitem (character input box) whose name is to be changed ispressed, the keyboard screen appears on the built-in display.

When the buttons listed below are double-clicked, thespecified menu is selected. (The menu delegation function)
The operation corresponding to the button pressed is also
executed.
ButtonMenu selected

Crosspoint area (AUX bus selector buttons)
KEY

Character input area

Key menu/Adjust sub menu
When the chroma key is selected:
Chroma Key menu/Adjust sub menu

PinP1

PinP1 menu/Position sub menu

PinP2

PinP2 menu/Position sub menu

DSK

DSK menu/Adjust sub menu

Transition area
BKGD

Time menu/BKGD sub menu

KEYTime menu/Key sub menu

WIPE

Background menu/Border sub menu

<Menu delegation setting>This setting is used to enable (turn on) or disable (turn off) the
menu delegation function.

1 Press the s button to light its indicator, and display theConfig menu.

When the keyboard screen is displayed, use rotary encoders[F1] to [F5] to input the characters (alphanumerics andsymbols).
[F1]: CURSOR
Turn [F1] to move the cursor inside the character input
area.

2 Use [F1] to display the Operate sub menu.

[F2]: UP/DOWN, [F3]: LEFT/RIGHT
When selecting characters on the keyboard, turn [F2] tomove up or down, or turn [F3] to move to the left or right.
When [F2] or [F3] is then pressed, the character selected
is entered.
The character selected is reflected in the character input
area.
ppWhen Shift is selected and pressed, the keyboard
display is switched (between upper-case letters, lowercase letters and symbols).

3 Use [F5] to set enable or disable for the menu
delegation function at the Delegation item.

[F4]: OK
When [F4] is pressed, the name which has been input isentered, and reflected in the unit.
At this point, the keyboard screen is cleared, and theoriginal screen is restored.
[F5]: CANCEL
When [F5] is pressed, the name which has been input iscanceled.
At this point, the keyboard screen is cleared, and theoriginal screen is restored.

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On

EnableOff

Disable2. Preparations
2-2-4. Setting the system format

2-2-5. Setting the date and time

One system format (input/output signal) can be selected.

1 Press the s button to light its indicator, and display the
System menu.

The user can set the date and time to be used as the memorycard’s time stamp.
Be absolutely sure to set them when an memory card is to beused.

2 Use [F1] to display the Format sub menu.

Setting the date

1 Press the s button to light its indicator, and display the
System menu.

3 Use [F2], select the format using the Format item, andpress the [F2] to enter the selection.

2 Use [F1] to display the Date sub menu.

Setting the 16:9 squeeze mode
3 Use [F2] to set the year using the Year item.
When the 16:9 squeeze mode is selected, a border width(wipe or PinP) is established that considers cases where SD
format images are to be converted into the 16:9 aspect ratio
and used.
This setting is possible when SD is selected as the systemformat setting.

4 Use [F3] to set the month using the Month item.
5 Use [F4] to set the day using the Day item.
6 Press the [F5] to enter the year/month/day.
Setting the timeOn the Format sub menu, use [F4] to select whether tosupport the squeeze mode using the 16:9 Squeeze item.
On

The squeeze mode is supported.

Off

The squeeze mode is not supported.

1 On the System menu, use [F1] to display the Time submenu.

Border width (graphical representation) when the squeeze
mode is supported

2 Use [F2] to set the hour using the Hour item.
3 Use [F3] to set the minutes using the Minute item.
4 Use [F4] to set the seconds using the Second item.
5 Press the [F5] to enter the hour/minutes/seconds.

Squeeze (4:3)

16:9

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3. Appearance
Unit: mm (inch)

DVI-D OUT

5

DVI-D INSDI OUTPUTS
3
2

4

8

1

7

6

SDI INPUTS
5
4

3

2

1

SIGNALGND

LAN

SLOT ASLOT BIN/OUT B2

IN/OUT B1

IN/OUT A2

IN/OUT A1～AC INOFF

EDITORCOM

TALLY/GPI 2

TALLY/GPI 1

BOOT

REF

ON

SV NM

POWER

158 (6-7/32)
120 (4-23/32)

Live Switcher AV-HS410

U1

U2

U3

U4

PICT

BKGD
CBGD

KEY
CHRKEY

WFM

VMEM

VECT

SD Card

SHOT
EVENT

U5

U6

U7

U8

POWER
ALARM

USER BUTTON

LINK

MENU
OFF

PinP1
PinP2

DSK

TIME

PLUGIN

XPT
MV

IN
OUT

CONFIG
SYS

MENU
HOLD

DISPLAY

SHOT
MEM

STORE

EVENT
MEM

RE
CALL

PLUGIN
MEM1

F1

KEY

PinP1

F2

PinP2

AMBER : FILL / GREEN : SOURCE

F3

DSK

AUX1

F4

AUX2

AUX4

PLUGIN
MEM2

EDIT

8

9

COPY

PASTE

STILL 1

STILL 2

4

MV

PVW

4/16

5/17

6/18

7/19

8/20

�/+

MOD

PAGE

TRIM OUT

STOP

2

3

＜

＞

REV

＜

＞

REV

0/10

.

C

PGM

SHIFT

3/15

6

DEL

CLIP 2

1

AUX/DISP SOURCEAUX BUS DELEGATION

PGM
A
2/14

REC

TRIM ININS

CLIP 1

SHIFT

1/13

5

Z

MENU
INPUT

XPT
DSBL

＜＜

＞＞

UNDO

＜＜

＞＞

TRIM OFF

VMEM

X/Y
BKGD
PATT

TAKE
ENTER

POSITIONER

KEY
PATT
PLAY

MEMORY / WIPE PATTERN / 10 KEY

DISP

AUX

PST
B

7
NEW

DEL

F5

AUX3

MENU SELECT

361 (14-7/32)

MENU
MODE

9/21

10/22

11/23

N/R

R

WIPE DIRECTION

BKGD

KEY

MIX

MIX

WIPE

WIPE

MIX

WIPE

KEY
ON

FTB
ON

PinP1
ON

PinP2
ON

12/24

SHIFT

CUT

DSK
ON

AUTO

440 (17-5/16)
31 (1-7/32)

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4. Specifications
Power supply:	AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:	88 W
indicates safety information.

Video inputs
Standard SDI: 8 signal lines (SDI INPUT 1 to SDI INPUT 8)(13 signal lines, maximum) pp The up-converter function can be used for the SDI INPUT 5 to
SDI INPUT 8 connectors.
Standard DVI-D: 1 signal line

BNC 8

DVI-D 1

Optional: Up to 4 additional signal lines (IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2)(Up to two option boards can be installed in the two input/output slots.)Video outputs
Standard SDI:
(10 signal lines, maximum) 	5 signal lines (SDI OUTPUT 1 to SDI OUTPUT 5 1 line each,
2 distributed outputs for SDI OUTPUT 1 only)Standard DVI-D: 1 signal line

BNC 6

DVI-D 1

Optional: Up to 4 additional lines (OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1, OUT B2)(Up to two option boards can be installed in the two input/output slots.)
pp PGM, PVW, AUX1 to AUX4, MV (MULTI_VIEW), CLN, KEYOUT and MEM PVW can be
assigned to SDI OUTPUT 1 to SDI OUTPUT 5, DVI-D OUT, OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1 and
OUT B2.
pp CLN can be pre-selected from KEY or DSK using a menu.
Signal formats

SD

480/59.94i, 576/50i

HD

1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 1080/24PsF*, 1080/23.98PsF**: The following option boards are not supported:
AV-HS04M1, AV-HS04M2, AV-HS04M3, AV-HS04M4, AV-HS04M5,
AV-HS04M6, AV-HS04M7

Signal processing

Y:PB:PR 4: 2: 2, 10 bit (8 bits for video memory)
RGB 4:4:4, 8 bit

ME number

1ME

SDI inputs

HD-SDI: HD Serial digital (SMPTE 292M)
SD-SDI: SD Serial digital (SMPTE 259M)
8 signal lines, standard: IN1 to IN8
12 signal lines, maximum:	IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2(When two AV-HS04M1 boards are used; with active through)
HD: SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with
• 0.8 V [p-p] 10 % (75 )• Automatic equalizer	More than 100 m (328 ft) (when 1.5 Gbps/5C-FB cable is used)
SD: SMPTE 259M standard complied with
• 0.8 V [p-p] 10 % (75 )• Automatic equalizer 200 m (656 ft) (when 5C-2V cable is used)34

4. Specifications
SDI outputs

HD-SDI: HD Serial digital (SMPTE 292M)
SD-SDI: SD Serial digital (SMPTE 259M)
5 signal lines, standard: OUT1 2; OUT2 to OUT5 1 each
9 signal lines, maximum:	OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1, OUT B2(When two AV-HS04M7 boards are used)
HD: SMPTE 292M (BTA S-004B) standard complied with• Output level
0.8 V [p-p] 10 %• Rise time
HD: Less than 270 ps• Fall time
HD: Less than 270 ps• Difference between rise time and fall time
HD: Less than 100 ps• Alignment jitter
HD: Less than 0.2 UI (130 ps)• Timing jitter
HD: Less than 1.0 UI• Eye aperture ratio More than 90 %• DC offset
0 0.5 V
SD: SMPTE 259M standard complied with• Output level
0.8 V [p-p] 10 %• Rise timeLess than 1.5 ns• Fall timeLess than 1.5 ns• Difference between rise time and fall timeLess than 0.5 ns• JitterLess than 0.2 UI

Composite input(Option board)

Analog composite signal (NTSC/PAL) (1.0 V [p-p], 75 )
4 signal lines, maximum: IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2(When two AV-HS04M6 boards are used; with loop-through)Analog input(Option board)

SD/HD analog component Y/PB/PR (1.0 V [p-p], 75 )
4 signal lines, maximum: IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2(When two AV-HS04M2 boards are used)

Analog output(Option board)

SD/HD analog component Y/PB/PR (1.0 V [p-p], 75 )
4 signal lines, maximum:	OUT A1, OUT A2, OUT B1, OUT B2(When two AV-HS04M4 boards are used)
pp 2 signal lines (OUT A1, OUT B1) when two AV-HS04M5 boards are used.
Analog/digital RGB:
XGA (1024768), WXGA (1280768), SXGA (12801024)
Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
pp This connector does not support the HDCP technologies.
4 signal lines, maximum: IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2(When two AV-HS04M3 boards are used)
Analog/digital RGB:
XGA (1024768), WXGA (1280768), SXGA (12801024),
WSXGA+* (16801050), UXGA* (16001200), WUXGA* (19201200)*: Selectable only when digital signals are output.
Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
pp This connector does not support the HDCP technologies.
2 signal lines, maximum:	OUT A2, OUT B2(When two AV-HS04M5 boards are used)
Digital RGB:
XGA (1024768), WXGA (1280768), SXGA (12801024), WSXGA+ (16801050),
UXGA (16001200), WUXGA (19201200)
Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
Digital RGB: 1080/50p, 1080/59.94p
pp Analog input signals are not supported.
pp This connector does not support the HDCP technologies.
4 signal lines, maximum: IN A1, IN A2, IN B1, IN B2(When two AV-HS04M8 boards are used)
pp The DVI-I connector cable cannot be used.
pp For the DVI-D connector cable, use a cable with a length of up to 5 m (16.4 ft).

DVI-I input(Option board)

DVI-I output(Option board)

DVI-D input(Option board)35

4. Specifications
DVI-D input/output

Reference input/output

Video delay time

Control I/O

Digital RGB:	XGA (1024768), WXGA (1280768), SXGA (12801024), WSXGA+ (16801050),
UXGA (16001200), WUXGA (19201200)
	Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
Video format inputs:
	Digital RGB: 1080/50p, 1080/59.94p
	Vertical frequency: Same as system formats
Video format outputs:
	Digital RGB: 1080/50p, 1080/59.94p, 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 720/50p, 720/59.94p
pp The input and output of analog signals are not supported.
pp Output support the high-resolution multi view mode:
Signals are output with a high resolution even when SD is set as the system mode.
(When high-resolution multi view mode has been enabled, MV is selected as the DVI-D OUT
output, and it is not possible to select MV with SDI OUT.)
pp This connector does not support the HDCP technologies.
Standard input/output: 1 line each (DVI-D IN, DVI-D OUT)
pp The DVI-I connector cable cannot be used.
pp For the DVI-D connector cable, use a cable with a length of up to 5 m (16.4 ft).
In gen-lock mode:
Black burst or Tri-level Sync input signals (with loop-through)In internal sync mode: Black burst output signals 2
pp Same field frequencies as those of the system formats supported.
pp With the 1080/24PsF format, only gen-lock mode supported.
pp With the 1080/23.98PsF format, black burst with 10F-ID (SMPTE318M standard met) or TRI
signals supported.
When the frame synchronizer setting is “Off” and the up-converter setting is
1 line (H)“Off”.
When the frame synchronizer setting is “On” or the up-converter setting is “On”. 1 frame (F)pp When the signals have passed through PinP, DVE, multi view, down-converter, DVI-IN or
DVI-OUT, a maximum delay of 1 frame is applied in each case.
RJ-45
LAN
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (For IP control)
Connecting cable:
	LAN cable (category 5 or above),max. 100 m (328 ft), STP (Shielded TwistedPair) cable recommended
pp When connecting to a hub (switching hub),use a straight cable.
Use a crossover cable when connecting theunit and computer on a 1:1 basis without
going through a hub.
pp Use with the same segment is recommended
for the equipment which is connected to theunit.
If the unit is connected to equipment whose
segments are different, events dependent
upon the settings inherent to the network
equipment, for instance, may occur so
thoroughly check the connections with theequipment to which the unit will be connectedprior to the start of operation.
D-sub, 9-pin, female
EDITOR
Used to control an editor
RS-422 control connector
Communication format
Baud rate: 38400 bps
Character length : 8 bit
Parity: Odd
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: None36

4. Specifications
Control I/O

Other
Ambient operating
temperature
Humidity
Dimensions(W  H  D)
Mass

COM

Used to control an external device
RS-422 control connector
Communication format (selected using a menu)
pp Mode: 1 (default setting)
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Character length : 8 bit
Parity: NoneStop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: Nonepp Mode: 2
Baud rate: 38400 bps
Character length : 8 bit
Parity: Odd
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: Nonepp Mode: 3
Baud rate: 38400 bps
Character length : 8 bit
Parity: NoneStop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: NoneTALLY/GPI 1
Input:TALLY/GPI 2
	8 inputs, general-purpose,
photocoupler sensing
Output:	19 outputs; selected from R/G tally,
general-purpose
Alarm:
	1 output, open collector output(negative logic)
BOOT switch [SV/NM (service/normal)] (for maintenance purposes)
Normally, this switch is used as the “NM” position.
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

D-sub, 9-pin, female

D-sub, 15-pin,
female (2)

10 % to 90 % (no condensation)
440 mm  158 mm  361 mm (17-5/16 inches  6-7/32 inches  14-7/32 inches)[excluding protrusions]
Approx. 6.2 kg (13.669 lb)[excluding accessory parts when no options have been installed]
Approx. 6.6 kg (14.550 lb)[excluding accessory parts when all the possible options have been installed]37IndexAM

AUX bus crosspoint button ........................................ 19

Memory card ............................................................. 26
Memory operation button .......................................... 20
Menu ......................................................................... 29
Menu selection buttons . ...................................... 24, 29

B
BKGD, KEY pattern selector button .......................... 20PC

PGM/A bus crosspoint button .................................... 18
Positioner . ................................................................. 25
PST/B bus crosspoint button ..................................... 18

COM .......................................................................... 37

E

R

EDITOR ..................................................................... 36

Rotary encoder . ............................................ 24, 25, 29

F

T

Fader lever . ............................................................... 22

TALLY/GPI ................................................................. 37

K

U

Keyboard screen ....................................................... 31

User button ................................................................ 21

LLAN ........................................................................... 36

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